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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-08-07MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJU'_MENTS Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street: Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY? AUGUST 7, 1985 - 1:30 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Cranmer, Evans, Strange, Smith, Poe STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Hess AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT -NO. 85-24 Applicant: Jack Taylor/Ideal Pallet Systems Staff reported a letter had been received from the applicant, Jack Taylor, requesting a postponement of the hearing for this request until the Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting of August 14, 1985. UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY CRANMER, SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 85-24 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 1985, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Strange, Smith, Poe NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: USE PERMIT NO. 85-41 (Negative Declaration No. 85-38) (Continued from July 24, 1985 Applicant: Slater/Metzler Industrial Park A request to permit construction of three (3) industrial buildings. Subject property is located at the Southeast corner of Metzler Lane and Slater Avenue). This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 85-38. Scott Hess reported this request is for construction of three (3) industrial buildings, two (2) of which will be used for automotive repair. This item was continued for two weeks for Staff to properly advertise the Negative Declaration and to clarify where the driveway would be located on Slater Avenue. It now appears the driveway on Slater Avenue must be eliminated. Staff is recommending approval of the project subject to submittal of revised plans. Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 7„ 1985 Page 2 The Public Hearing was opened and Paul Riggs was present to represent the applicant, WLA ARCON, on this project. Mr. Riggs objected to the corner cutoffs, said the storm drain easement had not been recorded to his knowledge, and further objected to the elimination of the driveway entrance off Slater Avenue. Les Evans said it had been the policy of the City Council to minimize access from any arterial highway in the City and Metzler Lane existed for that purpose. There was a discussion with Tom Poe concerning fire hydrants and/or fire sprinklering systems for the project. There was no one else present wishing to speak for or against the request so the Public Hearing was closed. UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY POE, NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 85-38 WAS APPROVED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Strange, Smith, Poe NOES: None ABSENT: None Mike Strange stated that City Council is quite concerned about the condition of this property and he suggested that all debris and trash be cleared from the property within fifteen (15) days from date of approval rather than the thirty (30) days as called for in the Conditions of Approval. After discussion of the time limit, it was determined by the Board that the applicant should have thirty (30) days from the date of approval of the project within which to clear the lot of the debris and trash. UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY POE, USE PERMIT NO. 85-41 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:' FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the use will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity; �b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. '2. The,granting of the use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. -2- 8/7/85 - BZA 1 Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 7, 1985 Page 3 3. The proposal is consistent with the City's General Plan of Land, Use. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting the modifications described herein: a. Eliminate drive approach off Slater Avenue. b. Eliminate the private sidewalk areas (parallel with the parking stalls) within the front ten feet (101) of landscaped areas. c. Provide 10' x 10' corner cut-off on the Southeast corner of Buildings "A" and "B" and the Northeast corner of Building "B", or provide alternative that complies with the Zoning Code regarding sight angle visibility and Fire Department requirements. d. Building "C" must be set back five feet (51) from required easement along the East property line. e. Depict fifteen foot (151)-wide storm drain easement along East property'line. 2. Detailed elevations and a materials palette shall be submitted for review and approval by the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of building permits. 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant shall file a parcel map consolidating the eighteen (18) parcels. Said map shall be recorded prior to final inspection. 4. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit the following plans: a. Landscape -and irrigation plan to the Department of Development Services and Public Works for review and approval. b. Rooftop Mechanical Equipment Plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. 5. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, Fire Department, and Public Works Department. -3- 8/7/85 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 7, 1985 Page 4 6. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted and marked. 7. Maximum separation between building wall and property line shall not exceed two inches (2"). 8. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet (271) in width. 9. On -site fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at locations specified by the Fire Department. 10. Proper street dedications and improvements shall be made in accord with Public Works standards. Vehicular access to Slater Avenue shall be dedicated to the City. 11. -An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations. 12. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers. i 13. All repair work shall be conducted wholly within the building. 14. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State, and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards. 15. A review of the use shall be conducted within one (1) year of the date of this approval to verify compliance with all conditions of approval and applicable sections of Article 951 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. If, at that time, there is a violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, Use Permit No. 85-41 may become null and void. 16. All signs shall comply with Articles 948 and 976 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 17. All automobile repairs shall be limited to minor repairs only as described in Sec. 9700.1(6) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Major auto repairs are strictly prohibited. 18. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 19. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. -4- 8/7/85 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 7, 1985 Page 5 20. All building spoils, such'as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. 21. The structures on the subject property, whether attached or detached, shall be constructed in compliance with the State acoustical standards set forth for units that lie within the 60 CNEL contours of the property. Evidence of compliance shall consist of submittal of an acoustical analysis report, prepared under the supervision of a person experienced in the field of acoustical engineering, with the application for building permit(s). 22. If lighting is included in the parking lot, high-pressure sodium vapor lamps shall be used for energy savings. All outside lighting shall be directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties. 23. -All vehicles, equipment, trash and debris shall be removed from the site within thirty (30) days from the date of approval. AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Strange, Smith, Poe NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-43 Applicant: M. James Warnemuende A request to construct a three (3) story observation tower/deck and Second Floor attic addition that encroaches five feet (51) into the required fifteen foot (151) front setback in an R1 Zone. Subject property is located at 4241 Calhoun Drive (Northwest corner of Calhoun Drive and Saybrook Lane). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 3, California Environmental Quality Act, 1984. Staff stated this property is zoned R1-CZ which is in the Coastal Zone area but it is exempted because it does not abut any waterway. The applicant has converted the third section of his three -car garage into a recreation room and wants to make it permanent by adding a tower/deck on the Third Floor. Staff is recommending denial because there is no land -related hardship and the Third Floor addition will be obtrusive to the other residential property in the area. The Public Hearing was opened by Chairman Smith and the applicant, M. James Warnemuende, was present— Mr. Warnemuende explained he wanted to construct the observation tower/deck and storage area to create a space where he and his family could enjoy the views and the -5- 8/7/85 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 7, 1985 Page 6 beautiful sunsets, as well as making his home more attractive by the extension across the garage area. Mr. Warnemuende mentioned other projects in the area with similar setback irregularities. Les Evans suggested that the applicant might be able to set the tower structure back further but the applicant said this would be too expensive. There was no-one else to speak concerning the project so the Public Hearing was closed. UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY STRANGE, MOTION WAS DENIED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR DENIAL: 1. Because of the size (approximately 6,000 square feet), configuration (rectangular in shape), lack of unique topographic features of the subject property, there does not appear to be exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the land, buildings or premises involved that does not apply generally to property or class of uses in the same district. 2. Since the subject property can be fully developed within regular established setbacks, such a conditional exception is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. 3. The three-story structure will not be compatible with adjacent properties and will be obtrusive in a residential zone because of its proposed ten foot (101) setback from the front property line. 4. Granting of Conditional Exception No. 85-43 would constitute a special privilege inconsistent with limitations upon properties in the vicinity. 5. Encroachment into the required setback is not compatible with setbacks established for properties to the North, South, East and West and would constitute a special privilege inconsistent with limitations upon those properties. AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Strange, Smith, Poe NOES: None ABSENT: None 1 -6- 8/7/85 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 7, 1985 Page 7 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 85-15 in conjunction with USE PERMIT NO. 85-40 Applicant: Gloria Costa A request to convert an existing retail facility with a small snack counter into a pizza restaurant with forty-nine (49) seats within the Downtown Specific Plan and Coastal Zone. Subject property is located at 119 Main Street (West side of Main Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Walnut Street). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1984. Staff reminded the Board that this application had been in conjunction with Use Permit No. 85-40 and this Coastal Development Permit is required because the applicant's request would be increasing the intensity of use in the building. Staff is recommending approval of the Coastal Development Permit. The Public Hearing was opened by Daryl Smith and Carlos Costa was present to represent the applicant. Mr. Costa said he had no further comments. Daryl Smith stated he wouldbe opposing the approval of the Coastal Development Permit in line with his'previous disapproval of the removal of Condition No. 3 from the Conditions of Approval for Use Permit No. 85-40. He further reminded the Board this condition was relative to seismic standard requirements. UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY CRANMER, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 85-15 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The Coastal Development Permit will be consistent with the Downtown Specific Plan by the implementation of a'parking participation agreement. 2. The proposed restaurant use is located at a site where the existing street pattern is consistent with the General Land Use Plan. 3. Because the development enhances the use of the downtown core and the beach area, the application conforms to applicable plans, policies, requirements, and standards of the California Coastal Act and General Land Use Plan. -7- 8/7/85 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 7, 1985 Page 8 4. The proposed project is consistent with the City Coastal Zone requirements, as well as other provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code applicable to the property, and conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of the City's Coastal Land Use Plan. 5. The proposed project can be provided with infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Coastal Land Use Plan. 6. The proposed project conforms with the public access and public •recreational policies --of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Strange, Poe NOES: -Smith.— ABSENT: None COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 85-16 Applicant: Francis -Goodyear A request to construct a 4,170 Square Foot single family residence within the-Coastal•Zone at 3422 Venture Drive (South side of Venture Drive approximately 1,000 feet West of Sundancer Lane). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 3, California Environmental Quality Act_, 1984. According to Staff, the applicant is proposing a single family residence which abuts the harbor and is, therefore, subject to our ' coastal action. -Staff-is recommending approval of the project. The Public Hearing was opened and Francis Goodyear was present. The applicant had no questions nor comments. There was no one else present to speak so the Public Hearing was closed. UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY CRANMER, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 85-16 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The -proposed single family residence conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of the Coastal Element of -the General Plan. 2. The Coastal Development Permit is consistent with the CZ suffix zoning requirements, the R1 Zoning District, as well as other provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code applicable to the property. -8- 8/7/85 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 7, 1985 Page 9 3. At the time of occupancy, the proposed single family residence can be provided with infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Coastal Element of the General Plan. 4. The proposed single family residence conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. An eight foot (81) wide public walkway easement exists abutting the rear of the property that was dedicated at the time of Tract Map approval of the entire subdivision. AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Strange, Smith, Poe NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 85-35 Applicant: Gary Stuebgen A request to construct a 5,300 Square Foot industrial building to be located on the Northeast corner of Sampson Lane and Woodwind Drive. This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 3, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Scott Hess reported he had.been working with the applicant in making minor corrections on'the project. The applicant does have sufficient parking and the adjacent properties are developed._ Staff is recommending approval with conditions. The applicant, Gary Stuebgen, was present. He stated he did not understand the recommendation for earth tone colors and asked if sand blasted, exposed concrete would meet those requirements. Staff said it would and the applicant agreed to the conditions. UPON MOTION BY CRANMER AND SECOND BY POE, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 85-35 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated August 2, 1985 shall be the approved layout. 2. -The office area shall be limited to one-story. 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit the following plans: -9- 8/7/85 - BZA Minutes,�H. B. Board,of Zoning Adjustments August 7, 1985 Page 10 a. Landscape and irrigation plan to the Department of �,Development•Services and Public Works for review and approval. b. Rooftop Mechanical Equipment Plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the'type of material proposed to screen sa d'equipment. 4. Landscaping,shall-�comply with S. 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 5. Special architectural treatment shall be provided on the rear building walls. Such treatment is subject to approval by the Department�of`Development Services. a.. Earth -tone -colors shall be provided on the building. 6. The development'shall-comply-with all'applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department. 7. -Maximum:separation-between-building wall and property line shall- not --exceed two inches (2"). 8. All signs shall comply with Article 976 of the Huntington Bea c Ordinance.Code.a- 9. The wall- 'in, front of the open yard area shall be a minimum of six feet •(61-) in -height -and of solid material compatible with the building. 10..- Natural- gas shall :be.`stubbed in- at the locations -of cooking - facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 11- Low -volume -heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 12. All building spoils,.such-as unusable lumber, wire, pipe; and other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an -off-site facility equipped to handle them. 13. If lighting -is -included in the parking lot, high-pressure .sodium vapor "lamps- shall' be used for energy savings. All outs-ide lighting shall be directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties. 14. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type ,shall be instal -led as approved by -the Building Division. -10- 8/7/85 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 7, 1985 Page 11 AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Strange, Smith, Poe NOES: None ABSENT: None There was no further business to be discussed. UPON MOTION BY CRANMER AND SECOND BY STRANGE, THE REGULAR MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO A STUDY SESSION ON MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 1985, AT 10:00 A.M., AFTER PROPER POSTING OF AGENDA ITEMS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Strange, Smith, Poe NOES: None ABSENT: None ef- len K. Godfrey, Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustments jh (3143d) -11- 8/7/85 - BZA